Freestyle

Wave riding

Light wind

All around

Trainer

All around

Trigger 10th GEN

All Around ProgressionKite size: 5 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 12 / 14

overview

This year we're celebrating 10 years from the day Trigger was presented to the kitesurfing community. In these 10 years, we have learned a lot about you and about ourselves. Thanks to your embrace, your loyalty and yes – also your criticism, we have been able to bring you a better kite each year, tweaking the features that were most important to our riders. For the Trigger's 10th gen we kept all the core characteristics that have been a crowd favorite from day one – agility, quick turning, massive hangtime – and added a little something extra for each kite size. For example, for the 7m we added stability in high winds. The 9m has been beefed up with even more hangtime and the 14m received extra power on the low end.

compare Trigger to -

Freestyle

Wave riding

Light wind

All around

Indicators

Trigger

compare to

The pop value is the average of 5 highest jumps by one of the sizes of this model.

8.5sec

8.5sec

hangtime

The hangtime value is the average of 5 longest hangtimes by one of the sizes of this model.

2x

2x

powerloop

Multiple of power generated at peak of kiteloop. The higher the value the more power it generated.

2.6sec

2.6sec

Turning Speed

Time it takes to make 4 figure 8.

20kt

20kt

flying speed

The average recorded speed of the kite over 10 seconds cycle.

30°

30°

upwind

The angle between upwind and 90 degrees to the wind.

11kt

11kt

lowend

The lowest wind strength to be able to stay upwind on a 138cm TT board, on the biggest kite size of this model.

78%

78%

depower

The percentage of power that can be reduced when depowering the kite.

Riding level

style

freeride

freestyle

wakestyle

wave

race

Size Finder

Enter your weight and the expected wind strength. The Size Finder will give you the suggested kite size.

Weight

wind range

5m2

Best Size

Features

3 Struts

The 3-strut kite design has proven itself since the day Blade introduced it in 2008, enhancing the responsiveness and turning speed for any size kite.

Quick Turn

All Blade kites are designed to be super reactive and quick turning. This is vital in order to progress as riders and define one's riding style.

Extended Sweet Spot

The wind range for this kite has been increased, so that you can enjoy maximum kite performance in multiple wind conditions.

Reflex Relaunch

Whether the kite dives onto the water or tumbles through the waves, it doesn’t matter. The exclusive kite design forces the wingtips out of the water and to the edge of the window. Virtually no work is needed to get back up and riding.

Max Flow Inflation

Inflating your kites becomes easier and faster with the max flow inflation system. The kite will be ready to go in almost half the time, along with a very gratifying bonus: a higher leading edge pressure that leads to a better kite performance.

Mid Pivot

Turning axis is generated along the LE between center strut and wingtip, resulting in efficient balance between turning speed and power delivery. This is a key performance feature for all-around kites.

Steep Profile Shape

A steeper profile shape has many added benefits, primarily in jumping performance. The deep contours pack the kite with immediate power, providing the required thrust for big aerials.

Dynamic Profile

The profile shape from the leading to the trailing edge changes as you move from the center out towards the wingtips. This rider-conscious design provides the optimal performance characteristics for the different stages of flight.

Wave Performance Setting

Optional wave setting positions the kite further in the edge of the window, allowing more depower, better drift characteristics and better upwind performance.

TE wave X

All new kites have a wavy shaped double ripstop layer. This new shape helps to evenly spread the force between single to double layers which results in less wear overall

construction

Bridle Attachment Point

Internally constructed, the leading edge has twice as many reinforcement patches. That means larger LE impact loads resistance and additional protection from the constant wear and abrasion.

Insignia Tape

We know you like to ride hard. That’s why our kites have 25% more Insignia tape in the delicate areas surrounding the LE. You can be confident this kite will endure even the toughest impact.

Dacron Combo

Making a kite both light and strong is key for the kite’s performance. We achieved this by applying a very strong 170g Teijin Dacron for added rigidity in primary areas like leading edge and using lighter 160g Dacron HPE for less vulnerable sections.

Molded LE Guards

Our freshly designed molded LE guards are lighter, more aerodynamic and effectively protect the kite from all your outrageous wipeouts.

MAD 2 Air Flow System

The specially-designed valve pieces on the one-pump system are 100% foolproof. Trust us, you’ll be pumped up and ready to ride in no time!

Blade Max Flow

The all new inflating system makes for a 44% quicker inflation to get you on the water as fast as possible.

Blade 2nd Gen XL Pump

New and improved pump. This new pump is more durable, has less shaft friction, has a built in pressure gauge and a slick design.

Cross-Fiber Ripstop

The all new cross-fiber ripstop is a newly developed double weaved fabric, which provides your kite with double the strength and durability. An additional layer of coating increases the canopy's resistance and prevents it from wearing out.